Health Policy, Advocacy, and Legislation Transformation in Healthcare

1.5 Credits.

In this third innovative course, students deepen their expertise in health policy, leadership advocacy, and the political, legislative, and ethical dimensions of healthcare systems. Through critical policy analysis, engagement with community or organizational leaders, and dissemination strategy planning, students explore how policy and legislation influence practice and patient outcomes at the micro, meso, and macro levels. Emphasis is placed on ethical, economic, and interprofessional considerations, with a strong focus on addressing health disparities and integrating Social Determinants of Health (SDOH). Students advance their Signature DNP Project Collection by identifying relevant legislation and policies, conducting assessments to define measurable health priorities, and developing scholarly advocacy products. Through this process, students integrate SDOH into systems-level strategies that inform healthcare initiatives and promote equitable, evidence-based change. (AACN Essentials/Domains: 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10